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T.J. CarsonProduction at the Smithfield Foods processing plant in Monmouth is shut down for the time being as executives from the company and the city look into the damage from Monday's fire. Around 1,600 people work at the plant. Fire Idles Workers at Monmouth's Largest Employerhttp://tspr.org/post/fire-idles-workers-monmouths-largest-employer
93858 as http://tspr.orgTue, 06 Sep 2016 22:31:31 +0000Fire Idles Workers at Monmouth's Largest EmployerTSPR StaffThe U.S. celebrates a major holiday this weekend. With the 4th of July falling on a Monday this year, there's some variety on when celebrations are scheduled during the three-day weekend. Independence Day is often met with parades, picnics and marching bands. But, the most popular way to celebrate is by lighting up the night's sky with fireworks. We've compiled a list of the best places to see free fireworks shows in the tri states region this holiday weekend. West Central Illinois Fireworks shows: Lewistown Fireworks: When: Saturday, July 2 at duskWhere: Fulton County Fair GroundsBushnell Fireworks: When: Sunday, July 3rd at duskWhere: Along the highway next to Kitchen CookedCarthage Fireworks: When: Monday, July 4th at duskWhere: The fireworks show will be near the Illini West High School on Miller St. Other Activities: Fireworks are part of the Annual Hancock County Fourth of July celebration in downtown Carthage. It also includes a breakfast, parade, vendor fair, musicalAround the Region: 4th of July Fireworkshttp://tspr.org/post/around-region-4th-july-fireworks
90668 as http://tspr.orgFri, 01 Jul 2016 17:13:24 +0000Around the Region: 4th of July Fireworks Rich EggerThe Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has developed half-a-dozen potential routes for an upgraded U.S. Highway 34 between the Mississippi River and Biggsville. The plan is to convert the two-lane road into a four-lane expressway with a grass median. Getting Highway 34 above the Flood Plainhttp://tspr.org/post/getting-highway-34-above-flood-plain
80788 as http://tspr.orgSun, 22 Nov 2015 17:57:01 +0000Getting Highway 34 above the Flood Plain Rich Egger Macomb aldermen are contemplating whether to end the city's relationship with the Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and instead have the duties handled by City Hall. It's an issue worth watching because of the economic impact of tourism.Tourism & Marketing in the Tri Stateshttp://tspr.org/post/tourism-marketing-tri-states
74416 as http://tspr.orgSun, 12 Jul 2015 17:59:28 +0000Tourism T.J. CarsonThe Monmouth birthplace of the famous lawman from the Wild West has been closed for years. But the new owner wants to revive it as a tourist destination. Wyatt Earp Museum Reopenedhttp://tspr.org/post/wyatt-earp-museum-reopened
72130 as http://tspr.orgTue, 26 May 2015 22:12:17 +0000Wyatt Earp Museum Reopened T.J. CarsonThe mayor of Monmouth gave a mostly optimistic view of his city in his annual State of the City address. Rod Davies told business leaders that “exciting times” are ahead. He used Farmland Foods and Monmouth College as examples. Monmouth Mayor Gives State of City Addresshttp://tspr.org/post/monmouth-mayor-gives-state-city-address
71214 as http://tspr.orgThu, 07 May 2015 15:20:19 +0000Monmouth Mayor Gives State of City Address T.J. CarsonThe head of the Midwest-U.S. China Association doesn’t want to see America's cornbelt fall behind in a changing global economy. Bob Holden, who served as governor of Missouri from 2001 to 2005, spoke at Monmouth College as part of its "Midwest Matters" initiative. Former Missouri Governor Talks Global Economicshttp://tspr.org/post/former-missouri-governor-talks-global-economics
69090 as http://tspr.orgWed, 25 Mar 2015 22:29:26 +0000Former Missouri Governor Talks Global Economics Emily BoyerThe Macomb City Council is sending a letter to the Governor and Legislature asking to receive full funding from the state. Governor Bruce Rauner has proposed cutting in half local government’s share of the state’s income tax revenue.Macomb and Monmouth Ask for Full State Fundinghttp://tspr.org/post/macomb-and-monmouth-ask-full-state-funding
68745 as http://tspr.orgWed, 18 Mar 2015 22:19:09 +0000Macomb and Monmouth Ask for Full State Funding T.J. CarsonA group that serves the mentally disabled in Warren County is looking to make big changes in the near future. Warren Achievement Facility has already made its debut of a new logo that emphasizes the word "Achievement" more. Monmouth Organization Preparing for Big Moveshttp://tspr.org/post/monmouth-organization-preparing-big-moves
67692 as http://tspr.orgThu, 26 Feb 2015 21:04:35 +0000Monmouth Organization Preparing for Big Moves T.J. CarsonMore than 150 jobs will be available at the Cloverleaf Cold Storage Facility that will soon open in Monmouth. Cloverleaf Begins Hiring Processhttp://tspr.org/post/cloverleaf-begins-hiring-process
66636 as http://tspr.orgWed, 04 Feb 2015 23:57:16 +0000Cloverleaf Begins Hiring Process T.J. CarsonThe Buchanan Center for the Arts is starting the new year with a new executive director. Kristyne Gilbert Bradford was named to the position this week. She replaced Susan Twomey, who served as executive director the past eight years. Bradford completed her Master’s degree at Western Illinois University. While at WIU, Bradford was a teaching assistant in the Department of English & Journalism. Bradford said she took the job at the Buchanan Center to combine to parts of her background. “What attracted me most to this position is because it’s a combination of, for me personally, art and writing. My background is in technical writing. I’ve taught art classes in the past. As an artist, it’s a great way to still be able to network and be part of the community,” Bradford said. Bradford taught art classes as a substitute teacher at area schools. She also taught the subject during summer programs with the Boy Scouts and at the Galesburg Civic Art Center. She said regional artists andMonmouth Art Center Selects New Leaderhttp://tspr.org/post/monmouth-art-center-selects-new-leader
65267 as http://tspr.orgThu, 08 Jan 2015 16:27:29 +0000Monmouth Art Center Selects New Leader Emily BoyerSusan Twomey, Executive Director of the Buchanan Center for the Arts, has announced her plans to retire in a few years. New Director Needed for Buchanan Center in Monmouth http://tspr.org/post/new-director-needed-buchanan-center-monmouth
59320 as http://tspr.orgThu, 04 Sep 2014 19:47:55 +0000New Director Needed for Buchanan Center in Monmouth Emily BoyerThe demolition of two buildings on the square in Monmouth is running slightly behind schedule, which in turn is delaying the completion of another downtown project.Green Space Project in Monmouth Delayedhttp://tspr.org/post/green-space-project-monmouth-delayed
58940 as http://tspr.orgWed, 27 Aug 2014 19:51:20 +0000Green Space Project in Monmouth Delayed Emily BoyerMore upscale housing is coming to Monmouth’s downtown. More Lofts Planned for Downtown Monmouthhttp://tspr.org/post/more-lofts-planned-downtown-monmouth
57466 as http://tspr.orgTue, 05 Aug 2014 22:13:12 +0000More Lofts Planned for Downtown MonmouthFrannie SmithMonmouth Director of Community Development Paul Schuytema said the Fusion Theater at Monmouth College was "packed beyond imagination" as the results were announced for the Shops of Monmouth Retail Business Competition.Winners Chosen for Monmouth Business Competitionhttp://tspr.org/post/winners-chosen-monmouth-business-competition
57532 as http://tspr.orgThu, 31 Jul 2014 19:30:41 +0000Winners Chosen for Monmouth Business Competition Emily BoyerThe city of Monmouth is one step closer to having some new downtown businesses. Monmouth Narrows Field of Potential New Businesseshttp://tspr.org/post/monmouth-narrows-field-potential-new-businesses
57156 as http://tspr.orgThu, 24 Jul 2014 20:06:23 +0000Monmouth Narrows Field of Potential New Businesses Emily BoyerResidents of the Monmouth-Roseville School District are again being asked to pay more in property taxes.Monmouth-Roseville Schools Seek Tax Hikehttp://tspr.org/post/monmouth-roseville-schools-seek-tax-hike
56745 as http://tspr.orgThu, 17 Jul 2014 21:30:57 +0000Monmouth-Roseville Schools Seek Tax Hike Emily BoyerMonmouth will know by the end of the year if it has received a $400,000 state grant.Monmouth Plans Improvements for Citizen's Lakehttp://tspr.org/post/monmouth-plans-improvements-citizens-lake
56226 as http://tspr.orgTue, 08 Jul 2014 23:45:07 +0000Monmouth Plans Improvements for Citizen's Lake Emily BoyerThe city of Monmouth is hosting two workshops to help people learn tools to succeed in opening their own retail business.Monmouth Cultivates Entrepreneurs With Innovation Workshopshttp://tspr.org/post/monmouth-cultivates-entrepreneurs-innovation-workshops
55353 as http://tspr.orgMon, 23 Jun 2014 19:32:40 +0000Monmouth Cultivates Entrepreneurs With Innovation Workshops Emily BoyerMonmouth is hosting a competition for anyone interested in opening their own retail business. That's any business that will collect sales tax. Monmouth: Calling All Entrepreneurs http://tspr.org/post/monmouth-calling-all-entrepreneurs
54099 as http://tspr.orgMon, 02 Jun 2014 13:32:01 +0000Monmouth: Calling All Entrepreneurs